Impact Through Alliance: Englewood
A Chicago Neighborhood Business Series Event
Experience Englewood: A Journey through Resilience, Innovation, and Community
Join us for the kickoff of Impact through Alliance: Chicago Neighborhood Business Series—an immersive, community-centered experience designed to spotlight the strength and stories of Chicago’s diverse business communities. This four-part series will visit three neighborhoods—Englewood, Rogers Park, and Little Village—and culminate in a final event at Loyola’s Schreiber Center. Our first stop: Englewood.
Led by award-winning Chicago historian and storyteller Dilla, this guided bus tour will explore Englewood’s rich cultural heritage and highlight local businesses that are creating change and fostering community. Connect with local businesses and community leaders, deepen your understanding of neighborhood-based economic development, and learn how collaboration and allyship can strengthen Chicago’s future
Event Itinerary
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
10:00 AM – Departure from the Schreiber Center
Board the bus outside the Schreiber Center at 黑料门University Chicago () for the start of the Englewood experience.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Guided Neighborhood Tour of Englewood
Ride through Englewood on a curated bus tour led by Dilla. Discover the neighborhood’s deep roots, local businesses, and community-led initiatives that reflect resilience and innovation.
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Panel Discussion at Kennedy-King College
Location: Black Box Theatre, Kennedy-King College,
Hear from local entrepreneurs and community leaders working to build inclusive economic growth in Englewood.
Moderator:
, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
, Owner, Englewood Branded, Inc.
Jared Hicks, Owner, Englewood Hardware & Paint
, Sociologist and Author
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Return to Schreiber Center
Bus returns participants to 黑料门University Chicago’s Schreiber Center.
RSVP to learn more
Be part of the movement to uplift local business, build meaningful connections, and drive citywide impact. Sign up below, and we’ll follow up with more details.
A Chicago Neighborhood Business Series Event
Experience Englewood: A Journey through Resilience, Innovation, and Community
Join us for the kickoff of Impact through Alliance: Chicago Neighborhood Business Series—an immersive, community-centered experience designed to spotlight the strength and stories of Chicago’s diverse business communities. This four-part series will visit three neighborhoods—Englewood, Rogers Park, and Little Village—and culminate in a final event at Loyola’s Schreiber Center. Our first stop: Englewood.
Led by award-winning Chicago historian and storyteller Dilla, this guided bus tour will explore Englewood’s rich cultural heritage and highlight local businesses that are creating change and fostering community. Connect with local businesses and community leaders, deepen your understanding of neighborhood-based economic development, and learn how collaboration and allyship can strengthen Chicago’s future
Event Itinerary
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
10:00 AM – Departure from the Schreiber Center
Board the bus outside the Schreiber Center at 黑料门University Chicago () for the start of the Englewood experience.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Guided Neighborhood Tour of Englewood
Ride through Englewood on a curated bus tour led by Dilla. Discover the neighborhood’s deep roots, local businesses, and community-led initiatives that reflect resilience and innovation.
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Panel Discussion at Kennedy-King College
Location: Black Box Theatre, Kennedy-King College,
Hear from local entrepreneurs and community leaders working to build inclusive economic growth in Englewood.
Moderator:
, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
, Owner, Englewood Branded, Inc.
Jared Hicks, Owner, Englewood Hardware & Paint
, Sociologist and Author
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Return to Schreiber Center
Bus returns participants to 黑料门University Chicago’s Schreiber Center.
RSVP to learn more
Be part of the movement to uplift local business, build meaningful connections, and drive citywide impact. Sign up below, and we’ll follow up with more details.